Operator #1

Thomson Reuters•Eagan, MN

1d•$23 - $43•Onsite

About The Position

We are hiring an experienced #1/Lead Bindery Operator for our printing plant team in Eagan, Minnesota. As a #1 Bindery Operator, you will be responsible for the performance of the production line and crew on our Core Print Solutions team. For this role, you would also be eligible for a $2,500 sign-on bonus upon being in the role for 90 days. Hours of Work – Eagan, Minnesota 2nd shift – 2:30 pm – 10:30 pm Occasional overtime up to 4 hours per day and occasional weekend shifts. In this opportunity as a #1 Operator in Bindery, you will be responsible for: Providing leadership, work direction, and training/developing the skills of the crew to consistently optimize overall performance. In addition to ensuring that the line is running smoothly and producing a quality product for our customers, Lead Operators are expected to facilitate Tier 1 meetings and Gemba Walk discussions to drive communication and improvements to the processes associated with the equipment. Training for crew members who are temps or are coming in from another area to support workload. Motivating others and creating a team environment.

Requirements

Possess a High School Diploma/GED or higher.
Experience leading and training others
Experience working in an industrial setting with a wide range of production machinery
Strong mechanical and technical skills, with the ability to troubleshoot, make decisions and resolve machine issues
Experience with Lean and continuous improvement
Good communication skills including experience sharing information across shifts and departments
Proven success as a trainer
Able to run multiple pieces of equipment
Experience as a Lead on Perfect Binders with up to 40 station collators, 3-knife trimmers, inline boxing and palletizing
Experience with hard-cover casing-in lines, collating/kitting lines with up to 30 streamfeeder stations, packaging/cartooning lines, Sitma mail lines and hot foil stampers
Able to read, interpret and explain documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and production orders
Can regularly lift at least 5 lbs. above the shoulder as well as push, pull and lift at least 10 lbs occasionally up to 50 lbs
Can regularly stand, walk, crouch, bend, reach and kneel
Can wear Personal Protective Equipment including steel toe shoes and ear protection

Nice To Haves

Candidates with a vocational/technical degree are strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Providing leadership, work direction, and training/developing the skills of the crew to consistently optimize overall performance
Ensuring that the line is running smoothly and producing a quality product for our customers
Facilitating Tier 1 meetings and Gemba Walk discussions to drive communication and improvements to the processes associated with the equipment
Training for crew members who are temps or are coming in from another area to support workload
Motivating others and creating a team environment
Running multiple pieces of equipment
Reading, interpreting and explaining documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and production orders

Benefits

2nd shift differential of $4.00 per hour
3rd shift differential of $5.00 per hour
bonus plan
Flex My Way is a set of supportive workplace policies designed to help manage personal and professional responsibilities, whether caring for family, giving back to the community, or finding time to refresh and reset.
flexible work arrangements, including work from anywhere for up to 8 weeks per year
on-the-job coaching &and learning
leadership capability development
Harvard Management Courses
key talent programs
3 weeks vacation
10 sick days
9 company holidays
3 floating days
uniform and laundry service
two company-wide Mental Health Days off
access to the Headspace app
retirement savings
tuition reimbursement
employee incentive programs
resources for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing
two paid volunteer days off annually
opportunities to get involved with pro-bono consulting projects and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives